Explore the Family Name Gosden
The meaning of Gosden
English: habitational name from a lost place in Slaugham, Sussex, so named from Old English gōs ‘goose’ + denn ‘woodland pasture’.
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How common is the last name Gosden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Gosden has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 135,837th to 130,610th, representing an improvement of 3.85%. In terms of count, the number of individuals bearing the surname Gosden grew by 14.04%, from 114 in 2000 to 130 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,837 | #130,610 | 3.85% |
| Count | 114 | 130 | 14.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gosden
As for ethnicity, the census data shows that the majority of people with the Gosden surname identify as White, although this percentage saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010 (97.37% down to 93.85%). There was also an emergence of Hispanic identification within the Gosden population, rising to 5.38% in 2010 from no reported Hispanic individuals in 2000. All other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained stagnant or experienced no change during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.37% | 93.85% | -3.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |